30 DIY Halloween Costumes Anyone Can Make

Coco Tang
Updated August 23, 201929 items

This list features DIY Halloween costumes that anyone can make. Whether you're short on time or sick of store-bought outfits, easy DIY Halloween costumes can add fun and creativity to your holiday look. From funny DIY Halloween costumes to cute DIY Halloween costumes, this list features a variety of options for both men and women that are easy to assemble.

What types of looks will you find on this DIY Halloween costumes for adults list? An M&M has to be near the top. This tasty candy is a favorite Halloween treat and an easy costume to create. All you need is a T-shirt, white iron-on, and a few accessories to complete the outfit.

When it comes to DIY Halloween costumes for men - or women! - it doesn't get much easier than a ghost. You just need a white sheet (with eye holes cut out), sunglasses, and a hat. A witch, a cereal killer, and a mad scientist are other easy DIY Halloween costumes for women.

Take a look at this list to get more ideas on how to create your own Halloween costume this October.

  • Rosie the Riveter
    Photo: @kdmoore95 / Instagram

    Rosie the Riveter

    You can do Halloween right in this Rosie the Riveter costume inspired by @kdmoore95.

    What You Need:

    • Denim button down
    • Red bandana
    • Category: Mural
  • Men in Black
    Photo: @nadzthenadz / Instagram

    Men in Black

    You'll make this DIY Men in Black Halloween costume inspired by @nadzthenadz look good.

    What You Need:

    • Black suit jacket
    • Black pants
    • Black tie
    • White button down
    • Black sunglasses
    • Toy gun (optional)
       
  • Minion
    Photo: @noukaa29 / Instagram

    Minion

    People of all ages will love this DIY Minion costume inspired by @noukaa29.

    What You Need:

    • Yellow T-shirt
    • Overalls
    • Oversized glasses
  • Grapes
    Photo: @nena_in_uae_ / Instagram

    Grapes

    This sweet DIY costume, inspired by @nena_in_uae_, can be made with balloons.

    What You Need:

    • Purple T-shirt
    • Purple pants
    • 25 purple balloons
    • Safety Pins
    • Fake leaves or Green hat (optional)
  • An M&M
    Photo: @thecraftyblogstalker / Instagram

    An M&M

    If you're short on time, this M&M costume, inspired by @thecraftyblogstalker, is wildy easy.

    What You Need: 

    • Green (or whichever color M&M you'd like to be) dress or shirt
    • White iron-on 
    • Scissors 
    • Iron
    • White gloves
    • White knee-high boots or tall white socks + shoes
    • Or khaki pants + white shoes
    • Green or matching lipstick (if desired)
  • Dominos
    Photo: @markhammoms / Instagram

    Dominos

    Fun and games is at the heart of this @markhammoms inspired DIY domino design.

    What You Need:

    • Black T-shirt
    • Black pants
    • White felt
    • Fabric adhesive